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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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